Best 2bleus Mushroom And Swiss On Crostini Toast Appetizers Recipes

MUSHROOM CROSTINI

Steps:

• Place the porcini in a bowl and cover with warm water. Allow to sit for 10 minutes, or until soft. Drain, reserving the liquid. Strain the porcini liquid and set aside.
• In a large saute pan over a high flame, heat the olive oil. Add the button mushrooms, the softened porcini, garlic and onion. Saute until the onions are transparent and the mushrooms are cooked. Add the porcini liquid and cook until it is reduced by half. Add the heavy cream, bring to a boil and lower the heat to a simmer. Cook until the cream is reduced to a thick consistency. Remove from the heat and add two tablespoons of the Parmigiano cheese, the parsley and salt and pepper to taste.
• Allow the mushroom mixture to cool.
• When ready to serve, toast the bread.
• Preheat the broiler. If the mushroom mixture was refrigerated, bring it to room temperature. Spread the mushroom mixture on each slice of bread. Sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of Parmigiano and broil until bubbly. Cut in quarters and serve immediately.

CROSTINI WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a skillet on high heat, add mushrooms, and cook until tender. Add thyme.
• Put a few mushrooms on each piece of toast, and serve.

2BLEU'S MUSHROOM AND SWISS ON CROSTINI TOAST APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Place parchment paper onto a cookie sheet (or two). Lay out the toasted bread evenly onto the cookie sheet(s). Set aside.
• In a large skillet cook garlic and shallots in hot oil over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add red peppers, saute 1-2 minutes.
• Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3-5 minutes or until tender. Stir in assorted herbs.
• Place a small amount of the mushroom mixture on top of each bread slice. (about 1 tsp each). Sprinkle some chives over the mushrooms. Sprinkle the shredded swiss over top of the chives.
• Broil on low setting 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately.